Louisiana's alligator farms raise the reptiles for meat, skins — and conservation

Advocates say alligator farming has turned the demand for boots and bags into a boost for a species often seen as scary, bothersome or good only for their leathery skins.

Louisiana’s controversial alligator farms breed reptiles for meat, skins — and conservation

These wetlands, these alligators … it has to have some kind of monetary value,” said George Melancon, alligator research biologist for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

Florida Rep. joins UF scientists to capture, track invasive pythons

EVERGLADES, Fla. (WFLA)— A Florida representative joined university of Florida scientists to capture a 10-foot python they have tracked. U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz joined UF scientists to ...
Arizona Daily Star

New Florida tourist thrill: Hunt, and maybe catch, a python. ‘No experience necessary’

MIAMI — On their Florida vacations, Rob Wessels and his family have pursued an array of typical outings — deep-sea fishing, a stroll at the farmers market, tanning at the pool and beach. On the most ...
NFL

Kareem Hunt's bulldozing truck-stick run sends a Lions defender way backward

Highlights of the Seattle Seahawks' outstanding defensive performance against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, where they forced three turnovers including one defensive score. Highlights ...

Gator and python battle it out on Florida golf course

It was gator vs. python on a Florida golf course recently.